One Room Challenge Week 5: Small Changes

It’s so hard to believe it is already Week 5 of the ORC! If you missed previous weeks, you can find them below:

Week 1 | Week 2 and 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 (HERE) | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8

What is the One Room Challenge?

The One Room Challenge is a widely anticipated biannual event. It was started by Linda Weinstein of Calling It Home, and the media sponsor is Better Homes & Gardens. Each round, 20 featured designers will transform a space and document the process while sharing their sources and advice. Many guest participants will join the fun and also transform a room in 8 weeks. This challenge has so much interior design inspiration, ideas, and so much encouragement.

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ORC Week 5 Update:

I had planned to do the overlay on the glass sliding closet doors, install the light and the swing. Unfortunately, I’m still waiting on these items and had to change my weekly plan around. I’m crossing my fingers I get everything by this weekend and we can knock it all out.

I still made the best of my time and accomplished some of the smaller things on my list.

Before making over this room, it was rather boring but functional. It was a nice spot for our guests but just lacked the cozy factor! It was definitely time for a change! I always love seeing how far a room has come in such a short time, and I’m not finished yet!

week 5 Progress

1. I sprayed the existing curtain rod pure gold by Rustoleum. This is my go-to brand of spray paint! It made a world of difference and elevated the look of the rod.

2. The curtain panels I made for Madeleine’s nursery just two years ago are still some of my favorites. I decided not to buy new ones and use what I have, and I’m so glad I did. They look perfect! I have a tutorial on how to make a curtain panel HERE.

3. I have bought a few accessories for her room I found at Home Goods. Some of my favorites that I found online are below.

Blush Buffalo Plaid Pillow Cover

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Painted Ballerina by Minted

(Shop Here)

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Ceramic Planter with Painted Face

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White Flower Lamp

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LIST OF TO-DOS:

I’ve updated my list to show you what I’ve done at this point. I’m still waiting on some key items, but was still able to accomplish a few things this week.

• Sell some of Madeleine’s Nursery pieces (using most items)
• (Done) Add decorative trim to walls
• (Done) Paint walls & ceiling Boothbay Gray by Benjamin Moore (Love this color)
• Paint small table & chairs
• Add overlay to closet doors(waiting on delivery)
• Find (done) & add new light fixture
• Make Curtains (already hung nursery curtains), pillows & seat cushion 
• Hang & DIY swing (waiting on delivery)
• Shop for Decorative items (Have found a few new accessories, but plan to use many from her nursery) 
• Style 
• photograph
• reveal

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Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check back next week, where you will find some of the most significant changes yet! You can also follow other One Room Challenge designers as they makeover rooms in their homes. There are so many inspiring spaces!